Dr. A. Dominic Xaviar

Psychologist | Mental Health Advocate | Founder – YANA Counselling Centre & YANA Foundation

About Psychologist

You Are Not Alone
Professional Psychological Counselling, Mental Wellness & Human Empowerment
Dr. A. Dominic Xaviar is a well-renowned Counselling Psychologist, Mental Health Trainer, Social Activist, and Founder of YANA Counselling Centre and YANA Foundation, dedicated to transforming lives through emotional support, counselling, awareness, and psychological empowerment.
“I am a WOLF in my field — with 13 years of experience and professional expertise, listening deeply, understanding silently, and guiding people toward emotional strength.”
W – Walking with you through pain
O – Opening minds and hearts
L – Listening without judgment
F – Finding strength within
He is an erudite Veteran & was a limelight Professional Psychologist as per MHCA 2017. He is currently a Counselling Psychologist Virtuoso, serving for around 13+ years, providing therapy support and treating psychological problems by tracing its intensity and grass roots of the psychological problem.

His Criminology degree led him to analyse critical situations with his exceptional set of crucial skills making him the most eminent professional in the field of Psychology. Now a days people don’t have mental health awareness he is given counselling and training to more than 10000+ people got benefited it’s witnessed by Google top rated Counselling Centre in Chennai and more than 500+ clients rated 5 stars in Google reviews, The counselling centre awarded and recognized by various awards from corporate and multiple NGO. In addition, operating throughout the city with basic mantra of You Are Not Alone serving best to orphan homes, children’s homes, couple counselling, students’ anxiety issues, parenting skills etc, to creating mental health awareness to all people.

His career experience led him to train peers and teens, Police officer, School Teacher, Parents, College students, Corporates, MNC companies on multiple topics based on their requirements in additional Intra & Inter personal skills, Life skills, Stress & Time Management Skills, Communication & Addiction Control Skills, Know your Emotion, Mental Health, Wellness and also YANA provided internship and individual training for various college students around the world, Counselling skills for Students, School Management and Development Skills for teachers through his relevant educational background with his exposure to various workshops, training and expertise in client care. His Conjunction with other healthcare professionals ensured him to provide the best course of treatment for the client’s needs.

He is a Versatalist who renowned himself, involved in Research activities and also got certified in various courses on social status & legal rights of women, psycho-diagnostics and recently took part in India’s Largest Career Guidance Digital Conference – the National Building project addressing World Employment Crisis.

He is an enthusiast and an active member in American Psychological Association (APA), General Secretary in Global Association of Professional Psychologist, Vice President in All India Psychologist Association, Treasurer in Professional Applied Psychologist Association, Life Member in International Centre for Clinic Psychology and Psychotherapist, Counsellor Council of India, Tamil Nadu Psychology Association, Chennai Association of Psychologist, Centre Councils in International and National levels. He extended his vital role as the Vice-president in All India Psychologist Association, General Secretary in Global Association Psychologist, and Executive Member in Fraternal Psychological Association.

The Excellence that he gained in Human Resource Management course enabled him to handle various people with distinguished behaviours.

Educational Qualification

Academic Excellence & Professional Credentials

Dr. A. Dominic Xaviar possesses multidisciplinary academic qualifications in Psychology, Mental Health, Human Behaviour, Human Resource Management, Law, and Criminology.

  • M.Sc. – Applied Psychology
  • M.Phil. – Health Psychology
  • Ph.D. (HC) – Honourable Doctorate
  • M.A. – Criminology
  • M.D (AM)
  • LLB – Bachelor of Law
  • PGDHRM – Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
  • PGDPCG – Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Counselling & Guidance
  • PGDCCA – Post Graduate Diploma in Child Counselling & Care Awareness
  • PGDHY – Post Graduate Diploma in Hypnotherapy